Alessandro Florenzi has denied any notion that he bet on football games, although the AC Milan defender has admitted that he did gamble on other online games.
As Sky recall, Florenzi was called in front of the Turin Prosecutor’s office accused of the illegal exercise of gambling and betting activities. He was charged with the case provided for in the article 4 of law 401 of 1989, the same as Nicolo Zaniolo.
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The players Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli were also investigated in the same proceeding, receiving a 10 and 7-month ban respectively because it turned out that they had in fact bet on football matches.
The meeting at the prosecutor’s office in Turin between Florenzi and the prosecutor Manuela Pedrotta as part of the investigation into illegal betting lasted approximately an hour.
At the end, Florenzi (who presented himself as a suspect) left the courthouse and he also apparently issued a comment on the fact that he is being investigated, which was relayed by SportMediaset (via MilanNews).
“Betting yes, but never on football and only on other games, including roulette,” he said.
Quick! Somebody hack Krunic, Pobega, and Jovic computers and sign them up for Bet365!! HURRY!
Then we will ended up with no depth in midfield and without enough money for reinforcement.
Well that’s fine, just glad he’s done nothing incriminating. Was very disappointed when I heard he was implicated as he’s always been a favourite of mine.
What I find suspect is the fact that he, and anyone else, didn’t go straight the authorities to admit their activities up front when news of the others began to break. It was only a matter of time before the authorities found out if they’re conducting investigations. I think Florenzi, and anyone else involved, would receive a lot of credit from the authorities if they are up front about their activities, instead of trying to hide until caught, which carries something of an implication of guilt.
Why? If he did nothing wrong he doesn’t give a F. I would let them spend as much time and energy investigating…
Do you turn yourself in every time you exceed the speed limit?
Didn’t think so.
Only a fool would turn themselves in before they knew they were being charged with anything.